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Oprah reflects on launching 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' 40 years later
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Cheryl Burton
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 3:51AM
In an exclusive interview with ABC7's Cheryl Burton, Oprah Winfrey reflects on the city and people that helped shape her incredible journey.
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